Chapter 137 - Sports Festival and Reward (1/2)

Sports Festival and Reward

TL: Daemon

ED: PuffyPyjamas

“How are you feeling right now?”

After ending up alone in the sports equipment room, Hiiragi-chan posed me that question.

“Ummm, I’m quite dejected after being shot on camera like this.”

Hearing my reply, Hiiragi-chan pouted and expressed her frustration.

“A word for your hopes at today’s sports festival!”

“I’ll do my best.”

Hiiragi-chan pushed the button on the camera and then set it down.

“Seiji-kun, good luck! It’s okay!”

She gave me an encouraging cheer. The match was just about to start in a bit, and yet I was already dejected inside the equipment room.

Even with the encouragement there’s no way I would be able to live up to her expectations. I’m not even that great at sports in the first place…

Today was the day for ball competitions between classes.

Boys and girls were both chosen to play in either volleyball or softball.

The day before, we discussed who would be participating in which competition.

In terms of the starting lineup, it included those from various athletic clubs and other classmates that were more athletic.

With softball, there were a few substitute players, and so I tried to be included in that number, however…

“Sanada, didn’t you catch a foul ball with your bare hands at the last baseball match?”

One of the guys had witnessed that scene.

“That means Sanada is the second baseman.”

I ended up being forcefully chosen for a position. When I let out a sigh, Hiiragi-chan strongly held my head still and kissed me.

“Uhaah!? With that timing!?”

“Seiji-kun, no feeling down!”

“Even if you say that…”

I don’t want to play.

As I was hesitating, I heard the sound of the in-school broadcast.

“The second softball mat between second year class B and third year class A will soon begin. Will the players please—”

Hiiragi-chan sat down on the mat and patted her lap. I put my head there and lay down.

“Good boy good boy. Seiji-kun, you can do it if you put your mind to it.”

She patted my head.

“If you do your best, I’ll give you a reward!”

“A reward?”

“Yeah. What do you want?”

Since I had nothing to lose, I immediately thought of something to try.

“A while ago… when we were doing the thing where you would pretend to show me your panties, there was that request. Is something like that alright?”

Perverted things are not okay! I thought she would say that as I peeked at her expression. Hiiragi-chan blushed after remembering it, and nodded once.

“Y-yeah… i-if it’s just a little bit…”

“…”

I quickly stood up.

“Then let’s do this.”

It’ll be pretty simple if I do say so myself. Hiiragi-chan panicked and added on.

“I-it’s not that I want to do it or anything, okay? I-I was just trying to think of a way to get Seiji-kun into it!”

“I know. I’m really into it now. Thanks, Sensei.”

“It’s Haruka-san when we’re alone, right!?”

I waved my hand at the seemingly enraged Hiiragi-chan, and after checking that there was no one outside, I left the equipment room.

At the grounds nearby, my team and the opposing team were already lined up.

The class representative… Shinohara-kun is the captain, and is currently announcing the position and batting order.

“Number 8, the second, Sanada.”

“Y-yeah…”

I did tell them that outfield was better, but after being told that if I messed up back there, no one could cover, I got scared and ended up going with the second baseman.

I can’t show myself to Hiiragi-chan after missing the ball and having to chase after it….

“Now then, will Sanada be able to hold at second base?”

Fujimoto with a self-satisfied look. This guy… just because there’s no plan for him to play, he’s fanning the flames…!

“Fujimoto, why don’t you just spend your youth in a way that no one will ever remember.”

“Kuu…!”

“Last time, you just rushed over to the girls that were cheering.”

“Last time?”

I shook my head telling him it was nothing.

If I remember correctly, I was also the second baseman last time. There was never a chance for me to get me involved. Just like I told Fujimoto, it was certainly an unmemorable day.

Even if I say I don’t want to stand out, it’s still more fun when I can get involved. Moreover, there’s a reward if I work hard. At least, that’s what I told myself.

It’s true that I don’t like it, but I can’t help getting nervous.

The teams lined up and greeted each other. The senior team got to their positions and started talking amongst themselves.